BN Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Learning disability nurses aim to improve the health and quality of life of people with learning disabilities through evidence-based nursing care and support. This degree course will develop your professional knowledge and understanding in the field of learning disabilities nursing and its application, giving you an academic qualification and the vocational training to become a registered nurse. Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you'll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre and participate in work placements within Lothian and Borders and across the East of Scotland in a variety of health and social care settings, with both children and adults. Work placements make up 50% of the course content. Over the three years you will develop your skills, knowledge and confidence and complete the degree programme with a registered nurse qualification. Learning disability nurses are the only professionals educated specifically to work across the lifespan with people with learning disabilities. Their focus on human rights approaches is vital to reducing health inequalities and addressing unmet health needs. They provide specialist healthcare for people with learning disabilities, as well as their families, carers, and support teams. We are a top 10 UK modern university for Nursing (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).

What are the entry requirements for Nursing (Learning Disabilities )? Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications. Admission to the programme is also dependent upon a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check. This will be conducted as part of the induction week. The cost of the PVG check will be paid by the University. Please note all qualifications should have been taken within the past five years. Selection Test Part of the selection process for entry to the programme of your choice will include a computer based Confident Caring Assessment (CCA) where you will be given a short video and related scenario with questions. This is an assessment of the attributes expected of a nurse/ midwife, not your clinical knowledge and skills. It is designed to assess the qualities needed to work as a nurse/ midwife and the proficiencies outlined in the: Nurses Standards of proficiency The Code and watch these short videos It presents a series of work-related situations, and you will be que

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: £18,220

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £18,220

Sep

UCAS equal consideration deadline; 30 June for international students

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom